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Monday Habs Headlines: Lane Hutson one of top NHL defence prospects

In today’s links, ranking the top fantasy defence prospects, some Father’s Day Habs content, the lengths some 2024 draft prospects went to for their development, and depth players have the Edmonton Oilers back in the Stanley Cup Final.

Apr 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) receives congratulations from defenseman Lane Hutson (48) and right wing Joel Armia (40) after scoring in the first period at Little Caesars Arena. | Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Lane Hutson ranks fourth on a list of fantasy hockey defence prospects, with David Reinbacher and Logan Mailloux also cracking the top 50. [Dobber Hockey]
  • Some Father’s Day photos of Habs players. [Canadiens.com]
  • Kirby Dach and Cole Caufield tell dad jokes. [Canadiens.com]
  • A photo gallery of Henri Richard. [CTV News]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Long car rides multiple times per week from San Diego to Los Angeles were necessary for 2024 NHL Draft prospect Zeev Buium’s development in the best environment. [La Presse]
  • A move from South Africa to Calgary was the first chapter in Harrison Brunicke’s draft story. [NHL.com]
  • The Edmonton Oilers scored eight goals on Saturday, but they know it was just one win of the four they need to claim the Stanley Cup. [NHL.com]
  • Mattias Janmark was a key player in the Oilers’ Game 4 win. He also played a critical role in getting the team to this point, the most vocal member of the locker room when the Oilers were in a funk to begin the season. [The Athletic]
  • Connor Brown has also peaked at the perfect time for Edmonton. [Sportsnet]
  • Learn the history of the NHL’s awards in documentary series NHL Trophy Case. [NHL.com]

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